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SAPPORO
Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido and as such offers a number of
attractions. Main attractions include;
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| Moerenuma Park - |
| The Moerenuma Park is designed was designed by world renowned sculptor
Isamu Noguchi. This enormous park covers some 170 ha. and combines
natural settings and outdoor sculptures into a relaxing park environment.
There are many areas of play parks for the kids and open areas for
picnics. There is a forest area to explore and many fountains. There
are more than 5000 cherry trees in the park which make it an excellent
location for cherry bloom viewing in the spring. The area also houses
soccer, baseball and athletics fields. A roller skating rink and tennis
courts for the sports minded. Top |
| Admission |
Athletics stadium and ball park ¥1200 per hour
(Sundays Only)
Tennis Courts ¥640 per hour |
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| Mt Moiwa - |
| There is an exceptional view of Sapporo and surrounds to be had
from the top of Mt Moiwa during the day or night. During the day,
weather permitting, it is possible to see as far as Ishikari Bay
and also across to Jonzenkai Spa Area. The view of Sapporo lights
at night is also quite spectacular. There is also a restaurant and
souvenir shop at the summit. To reach the Summit you have the choice
of taking a five minute gondola ride which connects to a three minute
chairlift ride or you may drive up in the summer season. There is
some free parking available near the gondola station entrance. Admission
to the gondola closes about one hour before full closing time. Although
the road is open in November you may need snow tires or chains during
this month. Top |
| Admission |
Gondola :
Adults : round trip ¥1100
Children : round trip ¥550
Chair Lift :
Adults : one way : ¥100
Children : one way : ¥50
Opening Hours -
10 am to 9 pm : April to November
10 am to 7 pm : December to March
Closed April 1st to 4th and November 10th to 12th.
Road :
Car ¥660
Motorbike ¥320
Mini Bus ¥1340 |
| Opening Hours |
April 14th to November 30th |
| Closed |
December 1st to April 13th |
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| Nakajima Koen
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Nakajima park is huge park south of the Susukino area and is the
oldest park in Hokkaido. The park is a wonderful place to rest in
the summer and is beautiful
in the autumn with the changing colors of the trees. The park has
a large pond in the middle where row boats can be rented. The weekends
usually see the park full with families enjoying the summer and also
there are often flea markets on Sundays (Note: the Japanese say ‘Free
Market’ but this is just a mistake with pronunciation and the
markets are not free.) There are several buildings of interest inside
the park and two buildings are designated National Cultural Assets.
Within Nakajima Park some other attractions include :
Sapporo Concert Hall (Kitara), Hoeikan, Hassoan
(Japanese Tea House), Hokkaido
Museum of Literature. Top |
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| Nijo Ichiba (Fish
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| Ask any Japanese person about Hokkaido and one of the first things
they will mention is the food and especially the seafood. Crowded
into small alleyways and located near the end of Tanukikoji is the
seafood basket of Sapporo. This area offers a vivid and amazingly
colorful look at the various kinds of fish and seafood consumed in
Japan. There is everything from salmon roe to king crab. The atmosphere
is permeated with the fish sellers voices advertising their stock.
There are few small restaurants which offer a great chance to try
some of the freshest and most well known seafood in Japan at quite
reasonable prices. The scallops and the salmon roe are particularly
highly thought of in Japan. Top |
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10 am to 6 pm daily. |
| Closed |
Sundays and Public Holidays |
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| Odori
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| Originally constructed approximately 110 years ago as a fire barrier
between the northern and southern ends of Sapporo city when all buildings
were made of wood. It is about 100 meters wide, 12 blocks long and
marks the center of the city. Odori is the host area of many of Sapporo's
events and festivals including the Yuki Matsuri, the Yasokoi Dance
Festival and the Sapporo Beer Festival. (Event
Calendar) In the summer months the parks is a mecca for tired
office workers and the general public wanting to relax and soak up
some sun during Hokkaido's beautiful summer months. The park is changed
seasonally and will be adorned in flowers and shrubs during the summer
months and covered with lights during the winter months. Use Odori
Subway Station exits numbers 3 and 4 to put yourself in the middle
of the park. Top |
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| Okurayama
Ski Jump and Sapporo Winter Sports Museum - |
This 90 meter ski jump was constructed in 1972 when Japan hosted
the Winter Olympic Games. Ski jumping events can be held here all
year round during the day and night. A small chair lift lift will
take you to the top where  there
is an observation deck and small cafe lounge with an incredible view
of the city and it’s surroundings.
Located in the same area at the bottom of the ski jump is the Sapporo Winter
Sports Museum. This museum exhibits materials from the Japanese Winter Olympics
and other historical winter sports materials. There is a restaurant and souvenir
shop. Located in the museum is also a very popular ski jump simulator which gives
you some idea of what the jumpers do. Top |
| Admission |
Ski Jump :
Junior High and Older ¥500
Elementary School Students¥300
Museum :
High School and Older ¥600
Junior High School and Younger Free.
Over 65 ¥450 (I. D. required) |
| Opening Hours |
Ski Jump :
8:30 am to 6 pm daily : Aril 15th to October
31st
9 am to 5 pm daily : November 1st to March 31st
Museum :
9 am to 6 pm daily : May to October
9:30 am to 5 pm daily : November to April |
| Closed |
Ski Jump :
April 1st to 15th
Museum :
Last Tuesday of every month and December 29th
to January 3rd |
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| Hokkaido Old
Government Building and the Hokkaido Archives - |
This red brick neo-baroque western style building was the headquarters
of the “Kaitakushi” or
the Colonial Development Office. This department was responsible
for the development and expansion of the Hokkaido region during the
Meji era. Inside the building visitors are allowed to wander freely
through almost all parts of the building. In several of the second
floor rooms the Hokkaido Archives are housed. This archive consists
of various fossils found in the Hokkaido region, tools and artifacts
from the native Ainu tribes and various paintings, photographs and
historical documents on the development of Hokkaido. Unfortunately
there are very few explanations and signs for the exhibits in English.
The building is also surrounded by a beautiful garden, which is almost
always occupied by various artists. Top |
| Admission |
Free |
| Opening Hours |
9 am to 5 pm daily |
| Closed |
29th December to 3rd January |
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